Josie Mel

Josie Mel's Rasta Still De 'Bout is an excellent cd from start to finish. The initial (and title) cut is a one drop dance inducer with the help of Lutan Fyah. The duo definitely begins the cd with a strong cut. The infectious "Consecrate Yourself" and "Let's Party" help to make this a perfect cd to get your reasoning session off to a positive and upbeat start. One of my personal favorites is "All Over Your Face", which is a nice narrative of moving on from past relationships but having compassion for a troubled ex. Mel's voice has a nice push to it, but this only works when you have strong lyrical content as he does throughout the album. Another head-nodder is "Hail HIM", a testament to the strength of his rasta convictions. Rasta Still De 'Bout is a highly recommended album for those enjoying this renaissance of conscious reggae.